SGMSPathfinders - Experimental Design

Before you Begin: Open NoodleTools

	NoodleTools will help you gather, organize, cite and create your Science Research Project.
Science Fair Project Sites for Ideas A to Z Teacher Stuff: Experiments Education.com Science Fair Experiments Hands-On Activities Math Ideas for Science Fair Projects Science Buddies Science Fair Central Science Fair Projects to Study Earthquakes Start your background research here... Science eBook Subcollection A subcollection of eBooks dealing with issues in science General Science Collection A database from Gale of over 1000 science journals Book List Science Experiment Bibliography.pdf Details Download 23 KB Databases - try using one of our subscription databases (World Book, EBSCO or GALE) Search Engines: Sweet Search is a great search engine to use for this project. The sites you will be directed to have been chosen by librarians, teachers and other experts. So you won't waste your time like you may if you use Google. Try using Infotopia, an academic search engine, as you do your background research. Depending on your topic, click on the appropriate link on the left (probably science or health) and then enter your search terms in the search box on the top of the page. NBC LearnThis site includes info on the science of football, hockey, Olympics, and more. The Science Fair Project Encyclopedia is a good source for your background information. PhET Simulations is a source of simulations for background information on basic science concepts
Recommended Web Sites toHelp Spark IdeasAmusement Park Physics Exploratorium: Sports Science How Stuff Works PhET: Free Online Simulations The Physics of Baseball The Physics Classroom: Multimedia Physics Studio Physics Simulations Science Buddies Science Fair Project Resource Center USGS Science Fair Project Ideas What's that Stuff?	Snapshots of Previous 8th Grade Projects.
Use Diigo to gather your information and notes. How to Use Diigo.pdf Details Download 223 KB	Remember to site your sources. Bibme is a great way to cite web pages and books.For instructional videos on how to use Bibme see the videos on the SGMS Wiki.Note: Use the built-in citation tools for individual databases rather than Bibme.